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G118 UMT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,850 mi
Last recorded100,850 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG118 UMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 100,850 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive bell joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive bell joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 98,803 miles

Nearside Front spring locating bracket loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff and swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 95,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 93,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on engine / gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "wishbone" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,663 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slightly rough

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,865 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 90,843 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Bonnet secondary catch not functioning

Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,441 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 87,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 84,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 May 2011 84,176 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 76,663 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,663 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,970 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside headlamp grill insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,970 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside headlamp grill insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2008 73,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,019 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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G118 UMT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G118 UMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G118 UMT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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